Veterinary Care Assistant

Medivet; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Bristol is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join their team. This part-time role requires delivering exceptional care to patients and supporting veterinary operations. The ideal candidate should have strong teamwork skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Benefits include a health cash plan and generous annual leave. Join us to make a difference in animal care.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Medivet products

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team and building positive relationships.
• Ability to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Client care skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Provide patient monitoring and care.

Skills

Teamwork and relationship building

Exceptional client care

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Task prioritization and workload management

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Understanding of regulation and compliance

Job description

As a Veterinary Care Assistant, you will be an integral part of the practice team.

Working with our Veterinary Surgeons, qualified Nurses, and Student nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients.

• Provide a gold standard service to our patients and clients
• Follow cleaning protocols to maintain cleanliness of the clinical environment
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment

This role is based at the Oldland practice, working 4 hours a week.

Key Benefits:

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Role Accountabilities:
At Medivet, we prioritize exceptional care for our patients, clients, and colleagues. In this role, you will:

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Support with operations and procedures.
• Provide patient monitoring and care, including walking, toileting, and feeding.
• Ensure completion of all pre- and post-operation activities.
• Assist with patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense medication under the guidance of the Veterinary team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.

Your Skills and Experience:
You should have:

• Experience working as part of a team and building positive relationships.
• Ability to provide exceptional care to clients and patients.
• Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• An understanding of regulation and compliance importance.

About Us:
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including 24-hour centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence in France, Germany, and Spain.

We support a large, connected community of colleagues who provide exceptional care. Being part of Medivet means working in a forward-thinking, caring environment with top equipment and treatment options. Join us and be part of our future plans.